as in country
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
everyone hates to see the countryside ruined by new developments
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Recent Examples of countryside
While its roots are firmly planted in the Lone Star State, its atmosphere is surprisingly reminiscent of the English countryside, where scenic drives, historic villages, and leisurely afternoons are part of everyday life.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
They were married on April 6, 1997, at a small inn in the Virginia countryside outside Washington.
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Barbara Hagenbaugh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The elastic waistband and silky-soft material make this comfortable enough to wear for hours, whether sitting for a leisurely Parisian lunch or driving through the German countryside.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
De la Espriella has pledged to open up the countryside to fracking and reverse Petro's moratorium on new hydrocarbon and mining contracts.
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John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
They were married on April 6, 1997, at a small inn in the Virginia countryside outside Washington.
—
Barbara Hagenbaugh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The elastic waistband and silky-soft material make this comfortable enough to wear for hours, whether sitting for a leisurely Parisian lunch or driving through the German countryside.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
De la Espriella has pledged to open up the countryside to fracking and reverse Petro's moratorium on new hydrocarbon and mining contracts.
—
John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countryside
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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Many countries and global organizations have pledged support and aid.
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Aaron Nkrumah, wing, 6-5, Tennessee State My favorite total out-of-nowhere guy, Nkrumah is one of only four American college players to make my top 75 despite not playing in a Power 5 conference, and unlike the others, his alma mater isn’t even a mid-major.
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Little Rock advances with an out-of-nowhere comeback that leads to an 85-83 double-overtime victory over Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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After years in the baseball wilderness, Martin and the Chicago White Sox have found their way.
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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countryside. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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